Pineapple news archive – Page 33
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Former Keelings man unveils Vidafresh
Former Keelings (UK) Ltd and Janic (Import-Export) Ltd managing mirector Terry Watts introduced his new venture to the industry at Fruit Logistica last week.
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ArticleFire destroys Malaysian pineapples
A week-long fire has devastated 600ha of pineapple plantations in Sabah
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ArticleTotal Exotics in Fairtrade world first
Total Exotics has formally partnered with producer group Asoproagroin to supply the world’s first-ever Fairtrade sweet potatoes.
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ArticleFyffes encompasses melons at Coventry
Fyffes is to extend its work at the company’s new ripening facility in Coventry to encompass melons, following initial success at the site.
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Intriguing new descriptions push home health message
Intriguing new descriptions push home health message
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New Brazilian produce group formed
A new Brazilian produce association has been formed, representing some of the largest export companies in the country.
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ArticleThe Greenery seeks pineapple supplier
Dutch importer The Greenery/Hagé International looking for additional source in Costa Rica as European demand grows
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ArticleTesco launches BOGOFl initiative
Tesco has launched the first of its new “Buy One, Get One Free Later” deals this week.
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Panama set for pineapple export boom
Panama is starting 2010 with a boost to its fresh produce exports, as vice-minister for foreign trade José Domingo Arias announced at a press conference last week that Panama aims to rival Costa Rica as Central America’s largest exporter of pineapples.
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ArticleExotics sector benefits from Christmas sales uplift
The last 12 months have been a torrid time for many exotics traders, but with consumer confidence slowly increasing, interest in the category appears to be on the rise again - and Christmas proved to be the shot in the arm that many suppliers were waiting for. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleMalaysia bootstraps Sabah pineapples
Pineapple production is set to fire up in Malaysia’s Sabah, with an eventual goal of 800ha
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Costa Rican pine exports down
Costa Rican pineapple exports have fallen by 11 per cent on last year as the global recession continues to bite into trade.
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Supermarkets get set for seasonal extravaganza
The produce aisles are already buzzing in the build-up to Christmas with just one more weekend to go. Seasonal lines such as
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ArticleAsda and Morrisons sell Fairtrade melons
Asda and Morrisons have begun selling the world’s first Fairtrade melons in a groundbreaking advance for the premium category.
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ArticleDel Monte bares all
Del Monte is baring all as it looks to tackle the prepared fruit category head-on with the launch of its new Naked Fruit range.
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Madderson reflects on shipping career
Brian Madderson retired as managing director of Port of Dover shipping specialist George Hammond at the end of October. On November 1, he launched himself into a consultancy role for the firm and a brand-new position as chairman of the UK Independent Petrol Retailers’ Association. He spoke to Laura Gould about his 20 years in the business
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Banana battles as prices are slashed and deals are broken
Plentiful supply for importers told only half the story in the category this quarter, as a supermarket pricing spat and the proposed end to the EU’s long-running trade negotiations dominated the headlines in the UK and abroad. Alex Lawson reports
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Dole Europe imports earn AEO status
Dole Europe’s import division, which brings in Latin American bananas and pineapples, has been awarded EU-authorised economic operator (AEO) status.
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ArticleSeafreight confronts challenges
The seafreight sector has faced turbulent times in recent years, with overcapacity and the global recession throwing the industry off kilter. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticlePineapples stealing Costa Rican limelight
The Central American country’s pineapple exports have exceeded banana sales in value terms during the first nine months of 2009